City mulls $236,000 more in Council chambers upgrades
City staff Wednesday proposed design additions for a revamped Council chambers that could bump the estimated $1 million project cost by more than 20 percent.
Court calendar cases: Murder, torture, embezzlement, grand theft
Upcoming court dates for crimes and matters.
Morgan Hill’s unwanted visitors
Morgan Hill hasn’t necessarily seen the uptick in property crimes that other communities have reported recently, but local police seem to be dealing more with criminals from outside the community - largely San Jose - who end up getting arrested in town for a variety of thefts and burglaries, according to the chief of police.
Baseball: Acorns eliminated from CCS playoffs
The Live Oak baseball team’s season ended Wednesday in the first round of the Central Coast Section playoffs. The Acorns took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but Sacred Heart Prep scored two runs in the first and second innings to take control of the game.
Budget forecast: On the sunny side
The proposed budget for the City of Morgan Hill for the coming fiscal year would increase spending for basic services by about 10 percent, but local officials say that highlights encouraging trends such as growing revenues and more City staff to ease the burden on current employees.
Fan festival to mark “Robert Guerrero Day”
Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero will once again be the center of attention when he receives a proclamation naming May 18, 2013 as “Robert Guerrero day” from Mayor Don Gage in downtown Gilroy Saturday.
Get lucky at ‘sweepstakes cafe’
Illegal gambling operations masquerading as Internet cafes are springing up in storefront strip malls across the state according to the California Bureau of Gambling Control – and Gilroy is no exception.
Swimming: Local teams finish season strong at CCS finals
As a junior, Anna Brolin knows how to leave a mark. The Gilroy swimmer placed twice during Saturday’s Central Coast Section championship meet to help lift the Mustangs to a 19th place finish on the girls side.
Scrapbook May 13-17, 2013
BIRTHDAY: Helen Tennant Kerlin: Helen Tennant Kerlin, of Gilroy, celebrated her 100th birthday on April 20. She was honored at a gathering of 100 guests at Mama Mia’s Restaurant and attributes her longevity to two key factors: her Irish blood and an occasional “nip.”
Woman needs courage to end man’s plan for future
DEAR ABBY: I am a divorcee with college-aged children. I love my children, and I thought I loved my ex. However, after my divorce I wonder if I'm capable of loving anyone other than my children again.












